Chania - A City Of Many Tales

WEDDING DESTINATION

There is an ever increasing number of visitors who are looking to consolidate their relationship through the sacred vows of marriage with a wedding in Chania; and then there are those who are planning their honeymoon in Chania as the ideal destination to experience newlywed bliss.

In recent years, Chania has been attracting a substantial number of people that dream of having their destination wedding in Chania. Most people of Cretan origin living elsewhere in Greece and abroad, dream of having their special day planned in Crete, so that they can reconnect with their roots and show their guests the Cretan traditions and customs. On the other end of the spectrum, there are grooms and brides to be that love the Cretan way of life and dream of having a civil wedding at the location of their choice. Honeymooners are flocking in during the summer season, to live the Cretan dream with their new respective spouses, and embark on their lifetime journey with the sweetest and most genuine honeymoon memories.

Greek Orthodox Wedding

The traditional Cretan Greek Orthodox wedding ceremony is rich in spiritual rituals and customs that date back centuries. From the making of the newlyweds bed, to the pre-wedding party, the throwing of rice following the couple’s exit from the chapel and the biggest wedding feasts you have ever experienced, it is not a coincidence that the title “My big Greek fat wedding” was given to a movie that pays tribute to exactly that. Don’t be puzzled if you are not given a wedding list. Wedding gifts in Crete come in envelopes; they include cash and are called “charisma”, i.e. give-away present. It is not unusual for people who are modern, liberal and forward thinkers, when it comes to their wedding day, to choose tradition and their roots of origin. A Cretan Greek Orthodox wedding ceremony is reverential and humble, whereas the typical Greek wedding receptions are big, loud, and usually last till dawn.

Civil Wedding

Don’t mind if you are not a Greek, Christian, Orthodox, because civil weddings in Chania are increasingly popular and perhaps more tailor made to your vision of how this milestone day is going to go. You may decide to have your wedding ceremony at the Town Hall in the center of Chania city, conducted by the Deputy Mayor, in a large room allocated for these occasions; or you may choose the venue of your preference and after contacting the Municipality and getting the required permits, arrangements can be made so that the Deputy Mayor officiates the ceremony at your dream location.

Wedding Planning

Planning a wedding is for most, perhaps one of the most demanding and stressful projects to follow through. And the stress level can potentially skyrocket, when you are making the arrangements from afar for a destination wedding. Chania’s wedding professionals are here for you to alleviate the anxieties, step by step all the way to the altar and beyond. There are many private companies providing wedding planning services to accommodate any wish, even the most far reached. From finding the church, the venue, the caterer, DJs, bands, dance groups, flower arrangements, mobile bars, hair stylists and make-up artists, to guest transport, hotel accommodation and pre-wedding welcoming parties, wedding planners in Chania will be by your side, virtually and physically so you can have your wedding vision come to life.

Wedding Venues

Cretan traditions and hospitality is what attracts people from around the world to tight the knot; the other major asset that the Municipality has to offer is drop dead gorgeous landscapes and incredible venues that will frame and host your wedding ceremony and reception, to a tee. Whatever your vision is, from traditional and organic to contemporary and glamorous, from the mountain to the beach, and everything in between, you will definitely find exactly what you dream of. Summer weddings are particularly high in demand, so you give yourself a good amount of time to book in advance most of your wedding check list, so you don’t run out of options and you do get to have your Cretan, summer, dream.

WEDDING DESTINATION

Greek Orthodox Wedding

Civil Wedding

Wedding Planning

Wedding Venues

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